Zach Volheim

1 month ago | kpax.com | Caroline Weiss |Zach Volheim

MISSOULA — Missoula’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office is threatened by Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts. The DOGE website includes the office on its massive list of office leases in the process of “termination.”RELATED: Missoula and Kalispell Social Security offices could close due to federal cutsMTN reached out to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees the NRCS, for comment.

Jan 16, 2025 | kpax.com | Zach Volheim

MISSOULA — Crossing the street in Missoula can be intimidating, especially at crosswalks that aren't connected to an intersection with lights such as the crossing on Russell Street by the fairgrounds and the YMCA. But improvements are coming. Russell Street is one of Missoula's main roads, connecting Broadway to Brooks Street and serving as an alternative to Reserve Street. It's one of Missoula's busiest roads.

Jan 14, 2025 | kpax.com | Zach Volheim

MISSOULA — The Montana legislative session only comes once every two years and a lot needs to get done within those 90 days. For City of Missoula officials, there is a lot that they are watching this session as legislation enacted at a state level could directly impact Missoula and its residents. “We're always looking out for what do we need to be supportive of. What do we need to defend? So what do we need to play offense and what do we need to play defense?” said Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis.

Jan 14, 2025 | kpax.com | Zach Volheim

MISSOULA — The Missoula City Council voted on Monday night to approve a new development in the Rattlesnake that could pave the way for denser housing in the popular area. The development would be located west of Greenough Drive and accessed from Minckler Loop. The planned unit development (PUD) depends on several factors. “The PUD conditions of approval required them to meet various different things.

Jan 13, 2025 | kpax.com | Zach Volheim

MISSOULA —  It's no secret that one of the most sought-after locations in Missoula resides in the Rattlesnake and a proposed development may increase the amount of housing in the area. The Missoula City Council will vote Monday night on whether to approve a new development in the Rattlesnake that could pave the way for denser housing in the popular area. The development would be located west of Greenough Drive and accessed from Minckler Loop.